cargo pants; From the British army to the streets of Tehran

It was at the beginning of 2018 when the pants known as “Shish jib” appeared in the market, young Iranians went from short jeans or wide legs to these military pants for a while. Now, after 14 years, since the beginning of the new year, the street styles and fashion weeks of 2023 announce the trend of cargo pants, which had found its sales market again almost two years ago. But the history of cargo pants is not limited to the last few years and is a hundred years old. These pants, which are now one of the most popular trends of the day, have an interesting history that we have discussed in this article, from the past until now.

What is cargo?

The literal meaning of cargo is cargo that is transported by freight, and the name of cargo pants is also related to this meaning. This type of pants is called cargo due to its primary use and form and design, and continues to exist under the same name as it has been noticed in the 2023 trends market.

History of cargo pants

The history of cargo pants goes back to 1938 in the British Army. The original model of this type of pants had one pocket on the side of the thigh and another pocket on the back of the pants. Finally, in 1940, the cargo entered the American army. The American version of the cargo pants, unlike the original British version, had two pockets on the front instead of one. Cargo appeared on the fashion scene almost fifty years later in the 90s. In his Fall/Winter 1998 fashion show, Raf Lauren showcased a popular item for all walks of life by including cargo pants in his collection. To get to know and know the general history of more types of pants, read the article on types of men’s pants.

All kinds of cargo pants

1- Cargo hiking pants

Cargo hiking pants are pants designed for outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping. These pants usually have several pockets to store essentials. Cargo pants can be a great option for hikers.

2- Cargo denim pants

Jeans or denim cargo pants are a good option for daily activities and can be very practical.

3-Tactical cargo pants

Tactical cargo pants that are very practical for people with technical jobs. Having multiple pockets and more durable fabrics for keeping equipment are among the advantages of this type of cargo shower.

4- Cargo EMT pants

EMT cargo pants (abbreviation for emergency medical technicians), whose use is evident from its name, and its most important feature is the elasticity and flexibility of its fabric according to its use.

5-Slim-fit cargo pants

These pants, which have been popular for several years, are designed to taper at the ankle and usually have multiple pockets for carrying items such as keys, phone and wallet.

6- Cargo pants

The Jagger model of cargo pants has a wider size and its pockets may only be decorative.

7- Customized model of cargo pants!

Custom or high-end cargo pants are for people with special jobs, for whom the resistance and practicality of cargo pants are of particular importance.

To get familiar with the name and definition of the types of pants models in this article Dictionary introducing types of pants and their features read the

The return of cargo pants among the trends of the year

At the beginning of 2021, brands such as Maxmara, Stella McCartney and Burberry unveiled cargo pants in their collections with a slightly different appearance than the early 2000s, and this different appearance was able to change the opinion of those who believed that cargo pants are no longer seen in the fashion world. . Also, the style of Marc Jacobs and Belahdid was not unaffected in this reappearance of cargo.

Reasons for the popularity of this 2023 trendy pants model

The main reason for the popularity of cargo pants goes back to the history of its creation. Its comfort and practicality is the most important reason for the popularity of these pants. In addition, the reasons for the popularity of these pants can be checked in different decades. For example, in the 40s and 80s, cargo pants became popular for skaters. In the 90s, “2Pac”, the famous American rapper, helped popularize these pants. Also, in the 90s and 2000s, changes in the design and form of cargo pants prepared it for its official entry into the fashion world. The young people were the main audience of these trousers in these two decades.

Currently, the general taste that cares about the comfort of clothes, the trend of cargo pants is not far from imagination, and it may change according to the needs of the society, as it has undergone changes in the details so far.

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